Square Hollow Section

Name: Square Hollow Section
SKU: lscsteel007
Price: 20.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Square Hollow Sections (SHS), also known as box sections, are steel profiles with a square cross-section, commonly used in construction, engineering, and various other applications. They offer increased strength and stability in all directions, making them suitable for structural members such as columns, braces, frames, and post supports. SHS are available in a wide range of sizes and grades, offering versatility for different structural requirements.

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Openings in the web of a steel beam, often required to allow larger services to pass through, such as soil pipes or air conditioning ductwork.

Openings in the flange of a steel beam, typically used to facilitate bolted connections or to allow services to pass through.

An angled cut across the flange and web of a steel section, enabling precise angular joints in structural frameworks.

Flat steel components, designed to be added to top or bottom of the steels, enhancing structural strength.

Application of protective paintings to steel surfaces to prevent corrosion and enhance durability.

A process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel to prevent rusting and increase longevity.

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SKU: lscsteel007 Category: Hollow Section

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SHS, or square mild steel hollow, can be cold-formed or hot-finished, with smaller sizes commonly used for frames, tables, gates, and railings, while larger sections serve structural purposes such as balconies, steel building supports, and stanchions. Cold-formed SHS is produced from hot rolled coil, featuring a smooth finish with a raised internal welding seam, making it applicable across various industries including construction, engineering, road, and rail. The even dimensions of SHS make it suitable for aesthetic-driven construction and fabrication processes. Its welding properties are good, allowing for easy joining and fabrication. Hollow steel beams, such as SHS, offer the advantage of being lighter in weight compared to solid beams of the same size and material, making them easier to handle, transport, and more cost-effective to produce. They find applications in support beams, bridges, machinery, equipment, and various other structural elements where strength and stiffness are essential.